| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $221.80 | 10.495% | $245.0779 | $245.08 | $245.10 | $245.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.61 | 11.330% | $75.2702 | $75.27 | $75.25 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.96 | 12.136% | $170.4019 | $170.40 | $170.40 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.52 | 6.110% | $167.1445 | $167.14 | $167.15 | $167.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $118.74 | 10.723% | $131.4725 | $131.47 | $131.45 | $131.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.58 | 11.792% | $256.6521 | $256.65 | $256.65 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.52 | 7.484% | $42.4777 | $42.48 | $42.50 | $42.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $986.73 | $1,088.4968 | $1,088.49 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.60 | |